maher
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Hi all,
I've just ran a test roll of Rollei IR400 film over the weekend. Although I've not had chance to analyse the infra-red capabilities as yet (it was late last night when I'd got the thing scanned), thought it was worth posting that this film produces really excellent results when scanned - far better than the Ilford & Kodak b&w film I've been using (HP5 sucks, TriX sucks, Delta400 is ok, but this stuff is excellent).
I'm suffering greatly at the moment using an old Minolta Scan Dual 4. Most of the b&w films scanned show up excessive noise in the dark areas (clear areas on the neg) and a general lack-lustre feel. So far, this Rollei film is the first I've tried which has produced a good contrast image with visible grain rather than excessive noise. Alas this images are still lacking somewhat, but I'm already committed to throwing the scanner out the window for more than this reason.
The film was processed in ID-11 for 6mins(20degC). Unlike the dreaded Kodak HIE, this film doesn't need special handling - hurrah! Means I don't have to sit on park benches with a changing bag on my lap, giving people the impression I'm fiddling with myself! Also comes in a half the price of Kodak HIE to buy, and a damn sight less than that when you don't have to bracket every exposure!
My only assumption why this film is so good to scan is a combination of good grain structure and a clear base. The dark-grey bases of the ilford films probably reduce the scanners A/D range quite drastically.
I'll get some pictures up once I've had chance to post-process them and analyse the IR capabilities.
Mat
I've just ran a test roll of Rollei IR400 film over the weekend. Although I've not had chance to analyse the infra-red capabilities as yet (it was late last night when I'd got the thing scanned), thought it was worth posting that this film produces really excellent results when scanned - far better than the Ilford & Kodak b&w film I've been using (HP5 sucks, TriX sucks, Delta400 is ok, but this stuff is excellent).
I'm suffering greatly at the moment using an old Minolta Scan Dual 4. Most of the b&w films scanned show up excessive noise in the dark areas (clear areas on the neg) and a general lack-lustre feel. So far, this Rollei film is the first I've tried which has produced a good contrast image with visible grain rather than excessive noise. Alas this images are still lacking somewhat, but I'm already committed to throwing the scanner out the window for more than this reason.
The film was processed in ID-11 for 6mins(20degC). Unlike the dreaded Kodak HIE, this film doesn't need special handling - hurrah! Means I don't have to sit on park benches with a changing bag on my lap, giving people the impression I'm fiddling with myself! Also comes in a half the price of Kodak HIE to buy, and a damn sight less than that when you don't have to bracket every exposure!
My only assumption why this film is so good to scan is a combination of good grain structure and a clear base. The dark-grey bases of the ilford films probably reduce the scanners A/D range quite drastically.
I'll get some pictures up once I've had chance to post-process them and analyse the IR capabilities.
Mat